According to Vanguard, In a recent development, Alhaji Musa Saidu, a prominent Arewa leader in the South, has expressed disagreement with Chief Edwin Clark’s assertion that the Igbo people are marginalized in Nigeria....Read The Full Story Here ▶
Chief Clark had made the claim in an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, which was widely published in national newspapers. He urged the president to avoid marginalizing the Igbo community, a situation he alleged was perpetuated by the previous administration.
Alhaji Saidu, who regards Chief Clark as a mentor and father figure, firmly disagreed with his views on Igbo marginalization. He emphasized that the issues faced by the Igbo community are partly self-inflicted, stemming from actions within the group itself.
According to Saidu, certain factions within the Igbo, particularly members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), are exacerbating the community’s problems through their actions.
Saidu pointed out that IPOB members have been responsible for the deaths of several northerners in the eastern regions and Port Harcourt during the organization’s special events.
He argued that such violent actions are not only detrimental to national unity but also harm the Igbo community’s standing within the country. This, he believes, undermines any claims of marginalization as the Igbo people’s own actions contribute significantly to their plight.
In conclusion, Alhaji Saidu contended that while some Igbo are advocating for their rights, their methods are counterproductive and create further challenges for the community.
He called for more constructive and peaceful approaches to address grievances, urging the Igbo people to consider the broader implications of their actions on national harmony and their own well-being.
He said: “Some Igbo are creating problems for Igbo nation with the way they go about agitations.
